Human factors
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Improving medication management through the redesign of the hospital code cart medication drawer.
This study utilized usability testing and human factors engineering (HFE) principles to create efficient code cart medication drawer modifications to improve code blue medical emergency (code) medication management. ⋯ The findings demonstrate that HFE and usability applied to code cart design are effective, are customizable, and can affect patient safety by saving valuable time and reducing wasted motions (including errors) during code situations.
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This study developed and validated a virtual reality (VR) simulator for use by interventional radiologists. ⋯ The studies show the key elements of a validation program for a simulator. In addition to task analysis and face and construct validities, the authors highlight the importance of transfer of training in validation studies.
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A novel vibrotactile display type was investigated to determine the potential benefits for supporting the attention and task management of anesthesiologists. ⋯ This study can inform display design to support multitasking performance of anesthesiologists in the clinical setting and other supervisory control operators in work domains characterized by high demands for visual and auditory resources.
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This field study aimed at examining the role of anesthesia teams' adaptive coordination in managing changing situational demands, such as in nonroutine events (NREs). ⋯ This study provides valuable information for developing novel team training programs in health care that focus on adaptation to changing task requirements, for example, when faced with NREs.
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This study explores the interactions among phases of team coordination, patient-related information, decision-making levels, and role holders in intensive care units (ICUs). ⋯ The profile of ICU communication and care coordination provides a systemic framework that may inform future interventions and research.